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Patent GB-191125219-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Hollow Floors and Ceilings.
Inventor: GIESE-NEE-MICHENFELDER MARIA
IPC: E04B5/32
Filed: 1911-11-13
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 25,219. Giese, [nÚe Michenfelder], M. Nov. 13. Reinforced-concrete floors; ceilings.-A ribbed concrete floor and ceiling is cast in situ by means of temporary centering g, bent irons a which support temporary planks d, and wire netting b which extends up to the edges of the planks d and is lined inside with tarred roofing- felt c. The concrete and reinforcements are laid in place, and, when the supports a, d arc removed, the netting b is bent down so as to form a continuous horizontal surface for the ceiling plaster. Any convenient bonding is used to tie the netting to the lowest parts of the ceiling.
Patent GB-191205484-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manure or Fertilizer Distributor.
Inventor: WALKLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A01C15/00
Filed: 1912-03-05
Granted: 1913-04-07
Abstract: 5484. Walkley, J. W. March 5. Manure distributors, - Wheeled apparatus for distributing artificial manure &c. in furrows &c. comprises one or more manureboxes adapted to be continuously shaken by means of ratchet-wheels and provided with a bottom door or regulating - plate, movable projections being sometimes mounted on the wheels to mark the ground for planting potatoes. Fig. 1 shows an appliance for manual use, comprising a frame A and one or two wheels B. The manure-box C, which is fitted with a removable cover L and one or more screens C<1>, is shaken by the engagement of an arm D with a ratchet-wheel E on the wheel B or axle B<1>. The bottom F of the box is hinged and is adjustable by means of a forked and toothed or screwed rod G. It is provided with slits at the end to distribute the manure. The trunnions H<1> may be flat, or a spring may be provided, to prevent the box C from turning over. By means of a hand-lever J, the box may be tilted to remove the arm D from the ratchet E, a chain J' being provided to secure it in the tilted position. Bent metal pieces M are passed through the wheel B and adjustably secured by nuts m so that they may be turned to project beyond the periphery for marking the ground for potatoes &c. In a modification, projecting pieces are clamped to the wheel by means of set-screws. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, three manure-boxes are mounted on a wheeled frame adapted to be drawn by a horse. The three ratchet-wheels are mounted on a shaft N driven by spur gearing. A forked rod P projects into each box to agitate the manure. A sliding door or cut-off plate R is provided at the back. It may be hung on a hook r. Adjustable internal plates S, S', Fig. 10, for regulating the width of the stream of fertilizer may be hinged to the box C or fitted into hoods S<2>, S<3>. The arms D are simultaneously lifted from the ratchet-wheels E by rocking a shaft T provided with projections T<3> which engage with projections X on the box. The shaft T is rocked by means of a lever U which engages with notches in an upright W. According to the Provisional Specification, the manure box may be provided with round trunnions mounted towards the back, or a stop or stops may be arranged to prevent it from turning over.
Patent GB-191205570-A (GB)
Title: Calculating Machine
Inventor: BERNOVITS VICTOR
Filed: 1912-03-05
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 5570. Bernovits, V. March 17, 1911, [Convention date]. Tabular calculators.- An apparatus for calculating interest or similar quantities for any period of time, in which the interest tables are marked on bands passing over rollers, is provided with m e a n s whereby the rollers are axially adjusted to compensate for the different number of days in the months, and has means connected thereto to adjust bands which have marked thereon the consecutive months and the number of days in the months. The interest tables are inscribed on bands 16 passing over prismatic rollers 4 ... 9, Fig. 2; at one end of each roller is a disk 93 which engages a crossbar 94 having a projection 30 adapted to cooperate with a series of twelve projections 63, one series for each band, on a rotatable shaft 61. The projections 63 are of varying lengths and limit automatically the axial adjustment of the rollers. The shaft 61 is rotated by hand, and the setting thereof is permitted by dis placing the bands 16, prior to the rotation of the shafts 61, by means of an eccentric disk 89 against the action of springs 73; further rotation of the eccentric brings the projections 30 against the adjusted projections 63. Longitudinal strips 20 marked with the days of the months are mounted in p'airs between the bands 16 and are relatively adjustable thereto so as to be set to correspond to the setting of the bands by means of projections on a shaft 60 similar to the projections 63. The strips 20 are each attached to an adjustable rack 79. Pawls 85 mounted on a slide 82 engage the racks and thereby reciprocate them so as to adjust the strips to the desired setting or to the initial position. Connected to the shaft 61 is a shaft 96 around which passes the strips 70 having marked thereon the consecutive months. These strips are set after the strips 20 have been returned to their initial position, and at the same time a blind or shutter 72 is moved under the action of a spring 90 to cover up all the months except the first month from which the interest is to be calculated. The return of the strips 20 to the initial position, through a pin 75 on the slide 82 and a projection 81 on a rod 74, releases a locking-lever 62 from a wheel 105 on the shaft 61, thereby allowing the shaft to be rotated. No rotation, however, takes place until a pin 106 on the eccentric disk 89 disengages a detent 88. The strips 20 are then adjusted by moving the slide 82 up to the adjusted projection on the shaft 60, and the shaft 61 is again locked by the lever 62 and the blind 72 opened by the pin 75 engaging a pin 67 on a disk 68 adapted to be held in position by a pin 69 on the rod 74. If the calculation has to be made for months of thirty days, a double row of longitudinally-adjustable projections may be provided.
Patent GB-191212776-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Closure for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: SUEUR FRANCIS HENRY LE
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 1912-05-30
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 12,776. Le Sueur, F. H. May 30. Bottles, non-refillable.-Bottle necks are provided with a groove b, Fig. 1, in which is fixed a ring d attached to a disk e. Access to the bottle contents is obtained by unscrewing a plug g which has holes in it for the reception of a key. After being unscrewed the plug if heavy will fall to the bottom of the bottle, or if light will float so as to indicate that the bottle has been opened. In a modification, Fig. 2, the centre of the disk is closed by an easily-perforated diaphragm. A spike j prevents the fraudulent replacement of this diaphragm.
Patent GB-191213745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door-locks.
Inventor: SCHWARZ HEINRICH
IPC: E05C9/04
Filed: 1912-06-12
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 13,745. Schwarz, H. June 12. Double-bolt fastenings.-In a fastening for double doors, the oppositely-moving bolts f, operated by a key c through the medium of a rotating disk b, are arranged in arc - shaped guides h.
Patent GB-191214847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garments.
Inventor: BUCKLEY WILLIAM MORTON
IPC: A41D27/18
Filed: 1912-06-25
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 14,847. Buckley, W. M. June 25. Sweaters.-A sweater or sweater-coat 1 is provided with a collar 2 having button-holes 3 on one side of the back, buttons 4 on the other side of the back, button-holes 5 on one side of the front, and buttons 6 on the other side of the front. The neck portion of the sweater is closed by the engagement of the buttons 6 and button-holes 5, and a hood is formed by turning up the collar and engaging buttons 4 and button-holes 3.
Patent GB-191216467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fenders for Ship's Boats.
Inventor: ROSSETER WILLIAM LAURENCE
IPC: B63B23/36
Filed: 1912-07-15
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 16,467. Rosseter, W. L. July 15. Fenders.-A detachable fender for a ship's boat comprises an arm or fork 1, 2 which is secured to the side of the boat, and carries an outer curved member 6 normally distended by a spring 7, but collapsible by a hinge-like action towards the side of the boat. The spring may be mounted in a telescopic casing 8, 9.
Patent GB-191216752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Receptacles for Holding Fruit or Fragile Articles during Transit.
Inventor: POUPART JOHN
IPC: B65D85/34
Filed: 1912-07-18
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 16,752. Poupart, J., Ravenhill, W., and Stoddart, J. July 18. Partitioned and cellular boxes.-A box for holding fruit &c. during transit is fitted with a loose tray or framework 2 divided into compartments by means of tapes &c. 3 and covered with a sheet 4 of yielding fabric, such as stockinet or other knitted or netted material, drawn down in the centre of each compartment as at 4<1>, and suitably anchored so as to form a series of conical pockets. The underside of the lid is also shown fitted with a depending frame 9 divided into compartments and covered with yielding fabric 10. The partitioned tray 2 is preferably covered also with a sheet of felt &c. 11 formed with scalloped apertures of approximately the diameter of the articles to be carried, and with a loose layer 12 of very soft packing- material, such as cotton wadding. A similar layer 13 is placed over the fruit before the lid is placed in position.
Patent GB-191216875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Side Cars for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: WATSON GEORGE
IPC: B62K27/02
Filed: 1912-07-19
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 16,875. Watson, G., and Watson, T. F. July 19. Side-cars; folding vehicles.-A collapsible sidecar for a motor-cycle comprises underframe members a, b, c, d connected by knuckle-joint hinges, springs f carried by the side members a, b, transverse members l, m pivoted to the ends of the springs, and a collapsible body having side walls i and end walls j, k, the end walls being carried by the members l, m, and a removable or folding seat or base-piece is provided to hold the parts in extended position. The seat n and the footboard o may be hingedly connected by a board r in two hinged parts which may be pulled outwards by a strap s to withdraw the seat, whereupon the parts n, r, o may be folded against the end wall j. The transverse members c, d, j, k may be each in two parts hinged together, so that the sides of the car may fold upon each other without longitudinal displacement.
Patent GB-191217162-A (GB)
Title: Instrument for Removing Comedos or "Black Heads."
Inventor: VALLET JEAN BAPTISTE
IPC: A61B17/50
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1913-07-23
Abstract: 17,162. Vallet, J. B. July 23. Blackhead removers.- An instrument for removing blackheads comprises a tube A, Fig. 1, carrying a smaller glass or metal tube B having a rounded end B<1> and in some cases formed with apertures B<2> as shown in Fig. 2. A pointed rod C may be projected by pressure on the stud D against the action of a spring C and serves for laceration prior to the application of pressure by means of the tube B. The tube B is attached to the tube A by means of a bayonet - joint or by screwing. The rod C may be jointed and its projection may be limited by means of a nut For by a screw cap at the rear of the tube A.
Patent GB-191218052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blast Apparatus for Locomotives.
Inventor: FORDE THOMAS
IPC: F23L17/16
Filed: 1912-08-06
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 18,052. Forde, T. Aug. 6. Draught-inducers.-In a locomotive, the usual blast pipe is replaced by three circular blowers set one above the other and of successively larger size. The top, and largest, blower D receives the exhaust from the brake ejector and the other two live steam. The cylinder exhaust is discharged by pipes passing right through the smoke-box.
Patent GB-191221588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TORRENS JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1911-07-21
Granted: 1912-10-21
Abstract: 21,588. Torrens, J. A. July 21, 1911. Spray carburettors. - Fuel from the passage 7<a> flows to the interior of a spindle 13, to which the nozzle 9 is screwed. The flow of fuel is controlled by a transverse notch 13<a> of varying width, the position and effective width of the notch being determined by rotating the spindle 13. Air enters at 11<a> and passes through the conical sleeve 10. Leakage pass the spindle is prevented by a leather washer 20. The spindle may be solid, in which case the fuel passage and nozzle are in line.
Patent GB-191223964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches for use with Kinematograph Machines.
Inventor: KAMM LEO
IPC: G03B21/43
Filed: 1912-10-19
Granted: 1913-10-20
Abstract: 23,964. Kamm, L. Oct. 19. Kinematograph apparatus.-A variable-pressure friction clutch for driving a film spool of the kind in which the variation in pressure of the parts of the clutch is effected by relative adjustment of two ratchet cams j, k has an arm p attached at one end to the rotatable cam j and carrying at the other end a blade spring q sliding frictionally on the spool-box so that the rod p can be adjusted by hand and held in position by friction. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the variation in pressure may be obtained automatically by a reller bearing on the increasing roll of film and actuating the rod through a bell-crank lever.
Patent GB-191227313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for "Blowing Off" and "Scumming" Steam Generators.
Inventor: FLETCHER JOSEPH ERNST
IPC: F22B37/54
Filed: 1912-11-27
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 27,313. Fletcher, J. E. Nov. 27. Scum apparatus; blow-down apparatus.-The valve controlling the scum or blow-down apparatus is so connected to the feed-valve or controller that the apparatus is brought into operation when the feed-valve or controller is opened, and continues in operation during the feeding of the boiler. The connexion may be made directly or by electrical means. In the apparatus shown, the spindle j of the valve i controlling both scum and blow-down apparatus engages with a cam-surface on the operating- wheel of the feed-valve e. The outlet pipe p is placed at the low-water level, so that, when the water falls below this level, the bottom of the scum funnel o is opened, and steam passes into the blow-down pipe q, thus preventing further flow of blow-down water.
Patent GB-191227356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fastenings for Pedestal Cupboard Doors and other Doors.
Inventor: PARKER JOSEPH RICHARD
IPC: E05C3/14
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 27,356. Parker, J. R. Nov. 28. Latches, swinging.- A pendulum latch A for securing cupboard and other doors, having inclined edges 1, is provided with a slot 11 through which passes a headed pin 10, serving to limit the motion of the latch and to take the strain from the pivot 4.
Patent GB-191304451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coal-washing Plant.
Inventor: THOMSON ROBERT
Filed: 1913-02-21
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 4451. Thomson, R. Feb. 21. Filters with horizontal filtering-layers; filters, cleansing; supplying liquid in connexion with filters. -Apparatus for treating water from coal-washing and like plant of the type comprising a settling- tank 2, from which the solid matter is removed by dredger buckets 4, is combined with a pump 3, which forces the liquid from the tank 2 through pipes 5 passing along either side of a tank 1 and provided with nozzles to spray the liquid over a filter bed 8. The tank 1 has a discharge pump 11, which maintains a vacuum beneath the filter bed, an air valve 10, and an overflow pipe 17. Means, such as an endless chain 13 with scrapers, are provided to remove the solid matter retained on the filtering - material to a conveyer trough 14 and discharge-shoot 15. The chain 13 and the frame 7, which supports the filter bed, may be adjustable relatively to each other. Specification 28,548/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191306289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Opening Gates.
Inventor: HARDY PARROTT MEWBORN
IPC: E05F13/04
Filed: 1913-03-13
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 6289. Hardy, P. M. March 13. Operating gates by treadles, weights, springs, and screw-and-nut mechanism.-A pair of gates 2 is opened by the depression of a beam 7 provided with slotted plates 8 engaging worms or screws 4 formed on the lower ends of the pivot bars 3 of the gates. The beam is depressed by an approaching vehicle or pedestrian operating upon pivoted treads or bridge-pieces 16 having their ends loosely connected to the beam, and the beam is raised to close the gates by weights 11 or by springs. To prevent accidental opening of the gates by cattle, the treads are normally locked against depression by pivoted latches 30, Fig. 5, held by springs 29 in engagement with plates 28 on the gate posts. The latches are released by rods 23 operated by pivoted plates 31 extending across the treads. The treads may each consist of a single platform or, as shown, of a pair of members 16 for the vehicle wheels and having fixed tread members 19 between them for the horse to tread upon. The apparatus may be used for operating single gates.
Patent GB-191311453-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Detecting Continuous Electrical Oscillations.
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 1913-05-16
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 11,453. Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., and Franklin, C. S. May 16. Condensers.-A periodically varying condenser, used in a wireless telegraph receiving- system, consists of a disk or cylinder with conducting sectors a, which are caused to approach and recede from fixed sectors c. The law of the rate of variation of capacity may be determined by shaping the sectors, and is preferably made a harmonic law.
Patent GB-191315173-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rectal Appliance Adapted for use in the Treatment of Hemorrhoids.
Inventor: PRIESTMAN WILLIAM DENT
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 1913-07-01
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 15,173. Priestman, W. D., and Priestman, R. D. July 1. Rectal a p p l i a n c e s; suppositories. - An appliance f o r treating hµmorrhoids consists of a wad a of wool, tow, &c. formed with a hollow core b of cartridge paper &c., or with unlined perforations, or with grooves on the outside so as to permit the passage of flatus. The wad may be impregnated with unguent or otherwise medicated.
Patent GB-191318975-A (GB)
Title: An Electrical High Tension Indicator.
Inventor: STEPHENSON JULIUS
Filed: 1913-08-21
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 18,975. Stephenson, J. Aug. 21. Electrostatic meters; electrification detectors. -An indicator for high electric pressures in which vanes are deflected by electrostatic repulsion and wind consists of a circular casting a with an insulated connecting-rod b and clip i, the rod supporting sector-shaped compartments d and a spring-controlled spindle e, on which the moving vanes f' are mounted. The vanes f<1> are inclined, as shown, to form indicating-surfaces, and may be painted. An electroscope with metal-foil plates k is arranged at the base of the instrument in the same glass cover h. The spindle e is pivoted in the supports c, c<1> for the compartments d. For use on continuouscurrent systems, the apparatus is ventilated.
Patent GB-191321294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quoins for Use in Printer's Chases.
Inventor: PAUL MIERSCH
IPC: B41B1/20
Filed: 1913-09-20
Abstract: 21,294. Miersch, P. Sept. 20, 1912, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Quoins.-In a quoin of the type comprising two bars e, f adapted to be pressed apart by means of screws, a screw-pin b is secured against rotation but is capable of sliding in one bar e, a nut c pressing against the other bar f adjusts the distance between the bars, and a tightening-lever a pressing against the bar e is arranged on the screw-pin b. In use, the quoin is inserted in the forme with the lever a to the left, the nut c is rotated so as to determine the distance between the bars, and then the lever a is turned over to the right, as shown in Fig. 2. During this turning, the screw-pin b is withdrawn a small distance from the bar e, and the distance between the bars e, f is increased a corresponding amount, the requisite locking pressure being thus obtained. Screw guide-bolts d, are used to connect the bars e, f.
Patent GB-191321311-A (GB)
Title: Process for Purifying Ethylene for Catalytic Reactions Particularly for the Production of Ethane.
IPC: C07C11/04
Filed: 1913-09-20
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 21,311. Elektrochemische Werke Ges. Oct. 15, 1912, [Convention date]. Ethylene, produced by catalytic decomposition of alcohol vapours by means of alumina, is freed from impurities and contact poisons, such as ether, aldehyde, &c., by subjecting it to high pressure. The purified ethylene may be converted into ethane by treatment with hydrogen in the presence of finely-divided nickel.
Patent GB-191321810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices or Traps for Catching Foxes or other Animals.
Inventor: LEWIS GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: A01M23/18
Filed: 1913-09-27
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 21,810. Lewis, G. W. Sept. 27. Animals, catching.- In a trap for catching foxes &c., a casing a is divided by a partition e having a fenced or railed portion, one compartment containing poultry as a bait, the other compartment forming the trap proper. The front of the trap compartment is adapted to be closed by a spring- actuated door c which is held open by the bent portion n<2> of a detent n controlled by a spring o. A tiltable platform l forming the floor of the trap compartment is also frictionally engaged by the end n' of the detent. When the tilting of the platform moves the detent n and allows the door c to close, a spring-actuated rod p is moved and removes the hooked end r of a catch from an aperture f<1> in a sliding partition f, which immediately drops and cuts off the bait from the trapped animal. Catches k on projections j serve to retain the door c in the open position if desired. The door c is opened again by pulling .the cord x attached to the detent n. Doors and windows are provided in the trap compartment and the roof space above the board d' serves as a food store for the poultry.
Patent GB-191324193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling and Interlocking for Railways and Tramways.
IPC: B61L13/04
Filed: 1913-10-25
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 24,193. McKenzie & Holland, a n d Edmonds, C. H. W. Oct. 25. Coribined electrical and mechanical systems, non-automatic. - Ahead of the section-clearing treadle controlling the releasing magnet of the lock on the block-instrument plunger, there is provided a treadle or the like controlling a relay which controls the circuit of the releasing magnet so that, after a train has been accepted, the plunger is not released if another train is shunted over the usual clearing-treadle. In the apparatus shown, a train is accepted by closing the plunger contacts 19; the line current also serving to energize a relay magnet 11. The relay armature contacts thereupon break the line circuit at 23, close a ' stick circuit ' at 12 and close at 13 the circuit of the usual clearing- treadle 4. The accepted train, in passing out of the section, closes at the treadle 4 the circuit of the lock-releasing magnet 17 and afterwards breaks at the treadle 9 the ' stick circuit ' of the relay 11. A train shunted into the section passes over the treadle 9 first and, in breaking the ' stick circuit ' of the relay 11, causes the armature to fall and the circuit of the magnet 17 to be permanently broken at 13. The armature can be reset by means of a key 28.
Patent GB-191324717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MILES BERTRAND SPENSLEY
IPC: B60C5/10
Filed: 1913-10-30
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 24,717. Miles, B. S., and Morris, H. Amphlet-. Oct. 30. Air chambers.-A series of air-tube sections, each with a separate valve, are fitted within a continuous cover which is provided with partitions, preferably integral and woven with the cover, separating the air chambers. Corresponding with the number of air chambers are a series of openings in the rim, which may be fitted with sliding covers. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 23,815/07 and 7283/09.